ArticleJournal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma2021
Open tibial fractures: An overview.
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- Early orthoplastic coverage reduces fracture-related infections in Gustilo III B/C tibial fractures - a systematic review and meta-analysis.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2026Pooled it
- Integration of arterial and angiosome injury into computed tomography (CT) soft-tissue zone of injury models for open OTA 42A-C tibia fractures.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2026Article
- The Orthoplastic Approach: Principles Integrating Orthopedic and Plastic Surgery in Trauma Care.Cureus · 2026Review
- Orthoplastic soft tissue management in lower limb open tibial fractures based on the angiosome concept: a narrative review.EFORT open reviews · 2026Review
- The First Decisions Matter: Integrating Stability, Biology, and Reconstruction in Open Fracture Care.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
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- Combination of pedicled fibular graft and latissimus dorsi free flap in complex tibial bone defect reconstruction after high-energy trauma: a case report.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- The masquelet technique for severe open fractures: current insights.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Review
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- Open Tibial Fractures Part 2: A Narrative Review of Definitive Treatment and Potential Applicability to the Southern African Context.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2026Review
- Strategies for Assessment and Decision Making in Complex Limb Fracture Management: A Review.Cureus · 2025Review
- Intramedullary nail prior to flap coverage may not increase complications in Gustilo-Anderson Grade IIIB and IIIC open tibial fractures: A retrospective study.Journal of experimental orthopaedics · 2025Article
- Trends in open tibia fracture antibiotic prophylaxis.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2025Article
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- Open Tibial Fractures Part 1: A Narrative Review of Initial Treatment and Potential Applicability to the Southern African Context.Orthopedic research and reviews · 2025Review
- A comparative study on the clinical outcomes of local flap transfer and free flap transplantation for the repair of lower limb bone exposure wounds.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Orthoplastic Reconstruction of Distal Tibia High-Energy Fractures Using a Circular External Fixator-A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy versus Conventional Dressing in Lower Limb Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2024Article
- Treatment preferences and current practices regarding open tibial shaft fractures.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Music as an Adjuvant Therapy in Postoperative Pain and Physiologic Parameters: Pre-Test, Post-Test Intervention Study.Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences · 2023Article
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Abstract
Open tibial fractures are complex injuries with multifactorial outcomes and variable prognosis. The close proximity of the tibia to the skin makes it prone to extensive soft tissue damage and subsequent detrimental complications, such as infection and non-union. Thus, they were historically associated with high rates of amputation, sepsis, or even death. The advancement of surgical instruments and techniques, along the emergence of evidence-based guidance, have resulted in a significant reduction in complications. Peculiarly though, modern management strategies have a strong foundation in practices described in the ancient times. Nevertheless, post-operative complications are still a challenge in the management of open tibial fractures. Efforts are actively being made to refine the surgical approaches used, while noteworthy is the emergence of the Orthoplastic approach. The aim of this review is to summarise and discuss the historical perspective of the management of open tibial fractures, their epidemiology and classification, up-to-date principles of surgical management and outcomes following injury.
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